Episode 5
Can beetroot and leafy greens give your body and brain a boost? Plus a look at the new generation flu vaccine and advice on which health apps for your phone can be trusted.
Michael Mosley runs an experiment to test whether beetroot and leafy greens can give your body and brain a boost. GP Dr Zoe Williams investigates the new generation flu vaccine and gives advice on which health apps for your phone can be trusted. Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers a new treatment that promises to improve the mobility of stroke survivors. And psychiatrist Dr Alain Gregoire reveals how to spot generalised anxiety disorder and what you can do about it.
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Can the nitrate in beetroot improve physical performance and mental acuity?
The market for health apps has exploded, there are now more than quarter of a million
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A new form of therapy promises to transform restoration of movement and strength
For some people anxious feelings become a condition called Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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Why do you need to get the flu jab every year?
Duration: 01:04
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Vagus nerve therapy
Duration: 02:06
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Mosley |
Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
Presenter | Alain Gregoire |
Presenter | Giles Yeo |
Presenter | Zoe Williams |
Series Producer | Matt Barrett |
Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Broadcasts
- Wed 14 Feb 2018 20:30
- Sat 17 Feb 2018 13:45
- Thu 12 Jul 2018 08:30
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